About the Role & Program
Disney Entertainment Television’s Production Innovation team supports the exploration and adoption of emerging technologies across production, post-production, and creative workflows. Partnering with creative, production, and technology teams, the group evaluates new tools and technologies and helps bring scalable solutions into real-world production environments across DET.
As a Production Innovation Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting Innovation Lab activities, internal projects, and cross-functional initiatives. This is a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you will be exposed to how new technologies are tested, demonstrated, and integrated across a major media organization.
This is a full-time internship based in Burbank, CA from approximately August/September 2026 through January 2027. If selected for this role, you will report to Alicia Cota, Manager, Production Innovation.
What You Will Do
On any given day, you may:
Assist with Innovation Lab tours, demonstrations, and team events, including coordinating logistics, preparing materials, and supporting participant experience
Support team trackers, databases, and documentation used to monitor initiatives, pilots, and ongoing workstreams
Help prepare presentation materials, research summaries, and internal communications for creative, production, and technology stakeholders
Conduct research on emerging production technologies, tools, and industry trends to support evaluation and experimentation
Provide general team support, including maintaining internal resources and assisting with workspace and operational needs
Participate in team meetings, capturing notes and helping track follow-ups and next steps across projects
Required Qualifications & Skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Proficiency with standard productivity tools (Microsoft Office, Teams, etc.)
Interest in television production, media, and emerging technologies
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant coursework or project experience in media, production, technology, or communications
Familiarity with project trackers, databases, or collaboration tools (e.g., Airtable, SharePoint)
Hands-on experience with AI tools, creative software, or emerging media technologies
Curiosity about how new technologies are evaluated and applied within the entertainment industry
Education
Junior or Senior standing preferred
Major or coursework in Film/Television, Media Studies, Communications, Technology, or a related field preferred
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
Fully available Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, approximately 40 hours per week
This role is based on-site in Burbank, CA
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Burbank, CA area
Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
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